Pradeep Maharathy facts for kids
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Pradeep Maharathy
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| Minister of Panchayati Raj, Drinking Water Supply, Agriculture, Fisheries of Odisha | |
| In office 21 May 2014 – 6 January 2019 |
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| Born | 4 July 1955 Pipili, Odisha, India |
| Died | 4 October 2020 (aged 65) Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India |
| Political party | Biju Janata Dal |
| Occupation | Politician |
| Website | http://www.pradeepmaharathy.com |
Pradeep Maharathy (born July 4, 1955 – died October 4, 2020) was an Indian politician. He was a member of the Biju Janata Dal (BJD) political party. At the time he passed away, he was serving as a representative for the Pipili Constituency in the Odisha Legislative Assembly. This assembly is like a state parliament where laws are made for the Indian state of Odisha.
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About Pradeep Maharathy
Pradeep Maharathy was born in Pipili, Odisha, India, on July 4, 1955. His father's name was Gokulananda Maharathy.
He passed away on October 4, 2020, at the age of 65. He died in a hospital in Bhubaneswar due to COVID-19.
His Political Journey
Pradeep Maharathy began his journey in politics as a student leader. He was active at SCS college in Puri.
Becoming an MLA
For the first time in 1985, he was elected as an MLA from the Pipili Constituency in Odisha. An MLA stands for Member of the Legislative Assembly. This means he was chosen by the people to represent them in the state's law-making body. At that time, he was a member of the Janata Party.
He was elected to the legislature seven times in total. This shows he was a popular leader in his area.
| Year | Constituency | Party |
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| 1985 | Pipili (52) | Janata Party |
| 1990 | Pipili (52) | Janata Dal |
| 2000 | Pipili (52) | Biju Janata Dal |
| 2004 | Pipili (52) | Biju Janata Dal |
| 2009 | Pipili (110) | Biju Janata Dal |
| 2014 | Pipili (110) | Biju Janata Dal |
| 2019 | Pipili (110) | Biju Janata Dal |
Roles as a Minister
In May 2011, Pradeep Maharathy became the Minister for Agriculture and Fisheries in the Government of Odisha. He held this important position until 2012.
He served as a minister again between 2014 and 2017. In 2017, he was given the role of Minister of Panchayati Raj and Drinking Water. This meant he was in charge of local self-governance and ensuring clean water supply.
Awards He Received
Pradeep Maharathy received several awards for his work:
- Global Agriculture Leadership Award 2016
- Krishi Karman Award 2014-15
See also
In Spanish: Pradeep Maharathy para niños
